• Recording
Allows for recording and editing unlimited tracks of audio and MIDI, even using effects on inputAnytime Recording allows for arming and un-arming audio and MIDI tracks, punching in/out, and toggling between play and record, all while transport is running or loopingSONAR's live bounce feature provides for playing and recording virtual synthesizer outputs into audio tracks in real-time
• Editing
Audio and MIDI can be edited directly in the track viewProvides comping, editing and take-management tools to achieve the perfect takeNon-destructively fix audio timing, instantly make tempo changes to an entire project, lock multiple tracks to the same groove via AudioSnap, while retaining audio fidelityIntegrated MIDI Step Sequencer, Smart MIDI Tools and other MIDI enhancements for easy MIDI programming and editingRoland V-Vocal editor provides pitch correction, phrasing, dynamics and vibrato, along with Pitch-to-MIDI conversion
• Mixing
Flexible mixing with 30+ surround formats, effects, on-the-fly bussing, vector envelopes, pan laws, configurable meter ballistics and moreNew solo mode forces soloing to one track/bus at a time and prevents tracks and buses from being muted when other tracks/buses are soloedBus Inputs QuickGroup Command automatically groups all source tracks feeding a selected busMono hardware outputs for easy assignment of tracks and buses to individual hardware outputs, in addition to stereo pairs
• Control
Active Controller Technology (ACT) provides total control of virtual instruments, effects and mixing from MIDI controllers and control surfaces Changing focus makes ACT automatically remap parametersSynth Rack delivers control and automation of virtual instrumentsControls from multiple instruments can be grouped together to provide huge control possibilitiesShow/Hide tracks can follow either the Track View or Console ViewControl surfaces MIDI port assignments retained/stored in SONARReal-world VST parameter values are now displayed
• Instruments and Effects
Thousands of instruments sounds from Z3TA+ waveshaping synthesizer, Dimension LE (including Garritan Pocket Orchestra), Rapture LE, Session Drummer 2, TTS-1 and Groove Synth (with genuine Roland sounds), PSYN-II subtractive synthesizer, Drop Zone and RXP REX samplers and moreDedicated instrument tracks optimized for mono or stereo virtual synths, simplifying the process of working with virtual instrumentsUsers can split and combine instrument tracks to/from discrete audio/MIDI tracksBacking tracks can be created quickly using MIDI groove clips, ACID-format loops and the RXP REX playerLoop Explorer 2.0 view provides browse and preview of audio and MIDI groove clips and patternsDrag and drop loops and patterns into the track viewMIDI groove clips and patterns can be previewed with the virtual instrument of choiceSounds and effects can be expanded with native support for VST and DirectX plug-ins and ReWire clients like Project5 and ReasonSurroundBridge technology allows for using stereo VST effects in SONAR's surround environment
• General
Optimizations includes improved performance at high track counts with low latencies, faster launch time, and the ability to change audio devices without restartingScore to video with a thumbnail track and output to 1394 FireWire devicesSupport for the latest QuickTime 7 codecs, including H.264 and AAC audioAutomatic file naming allows for backing up projects with time/date stamps for easy access to old versionsSONAR can be configured with custom layouts, color schemes and keystrokes from other audio applicationsAny Windows-compatible WDM or ASIO audio interface can be used (including Pro Tools HD or M-Box,) along with hardware-based MIDI devices and control surfaces from Roland, Tascam, Mackie and others are easily integrated
• Exclusive to Sonar 8 Producer
LP-64 Linear Phase Equalizer for masteringLP-64 Multiband Compressor for masteringVC-64 Vintage ChannelTL-64 Tube LevelerTS 64 Transient ShaperLexicon Pantheon ReverbPerfect Space Convolution ReverbSurround mixing in over 30 formatsSurroundBridge technology to use stereo FX in surroundSonitus Surround CompressorDimension Pro 1.2 virtual synthesizer with Classic Keys Expansion PackHollywood Edge Sound FX library for Dimension ProZ3TA+ 1.5 waveshaping synthesizerTruePianos Amber VSTi ModuleBeatscape looping instrumentNative Instruments Guitar Rig 3 LERoland V-Vocal 1.5 with Pitch to MIDI conversion POW-r Dithering
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